Members of the Brookhaven Lab community gathered in Berkner Hall on July 25 to recognize 11 employees’ distinguished contributions to the Laboratory’s mission. The Science and Technology Awards, Engineering Awards, and Brookhaven Awards presented during the employee awards ceremony consist of a plaque and $10,000, and they are the highest accolades given by Brookhaven to its employees.

Members of the Region 1 Radiological Assistance Program (RAP1) team were also recognized during the ceremony.

Science & Technology Awards

Science and Technology Awards are presented to recognize distinguished contributions to the science and technology objectives of the Laboratory over one or more years. Deputy Associate Lab Director for Basic Energy Sciences John Hill presented the 2014 Science and Technology Awards to:

Brookhaven Awards

Brookhaven Awards are given to recognize key contributors in support functions whose performance and achievements represent outstanding service to the Laboratory. Laboratory Director Doon Gibbs presented the 2014 Brookhaven Awards to:

Region 1 Radiological Assistance Program Honorees

Members of the Region 1 Radiological Assistance Program (RAP1) team from Brookhaven Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven Site Office

Members of the Region 1 Radiological Assistance Program (RAP1) team were recognized for their contributions to secure the Meadowlands and surrounding metropolitan area against potential radiological threats before and during Super Bowl XLVIII earlier this year.

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Long Island, NY, Brookhaven operates large-scale facilities for
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scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by
more than 5,000 visiting researchers from around the world.

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